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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ramon say was the fate of Gatherer?

2. How does Seer refer to Matty when it's his turn to talk?

3. Where does Seer say he got the bread for their supper?

4. How many people does Seer say are grieving for Gatherer?

5. Why does Ramon say he has to go home?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Matty remember in chapter three about his home before coming to Village, and what does he know about this kind of home?

2. How does Seer know Matty is about to leave the house, and what does Matty say about Seer's ability to detect movement?

3. Describe Mentor.

4. Why does Matty send Jean for herbs and what does he do while she's gone?

5. What does Matty know about Gather?

6. What does Matty note about Mentor when they encounter each other in chapter six?

7. What does Leader tell Matty about how he received his books and why that was significant?

8. Why doesn't Matty want to tell Seer where he's going after supper?

9. Why doesn't Matty care about the "subtlety" of the herbs as Seer does?

10. Describe how Seer and Matty know about Gatherer's death and what they know about those keening for him.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Matty recall about his childhood? What memories are painful? Are there any good memories?

Essay Topic 2

What might have happened if Matty had chosen not to give his life in order to heal the land? Why was Matty willing to make that sacrifice?

Essay Topic 3

What is the author's purpose of referring to "Village" rather than "the village?" Does the author serve this purpose? Is the purpose the same when referring to "Forest?" Why does Matty live in "Village" while Kira lives in "the village?"

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